Section 155.1080 - Decertification of QHPs(a)Definition. The following definition applies to this section: Decertification means the termination by the Exchange of the certification status and offering of a QHP.
(b)Decertification process. Except with respect to multi-State plans and CO-OP QHPs, the Exchange must establish a process for the decertification of QHPs, which, at a minimum, meets the requirements in this section.(c)Decertification by the Exchange. The Exchange may at any time decertify a health plan if the Exchange determines that the QHP issuer is no longer in compliance with the general certification criteria as outlined in § 155.1000(c) .(d)Appeal of decertification. The Exchange must establish a process for the appeal of a decertification of a QHP.(e)Notice of decertification. Upon decertification of a QHP, the Exchange must provide notice of decertification to all affected parties, including:(2) Exchange enrollees in the QHP who must receive information about a special enrollment period, as described in § 155.420 ;(4) The State department of insurance. 77 FR 18467 , Mar. 27, 2012, as amended at 77 FR 31515 , May 29, 2012